Urban gardens like this are part of growing passion for gardening and eating fresh, locally-grown foods. Photo: Hadley Court blog.

As part of the appreciation of all things organic, “live-edge” furnishings and wood décor have emerged.

Hooker Furnitureis embracing this trend with the introduction at the Spring High Point Market of an assortment of live-edge tables. “Today’s shopper is seeking out home furnishings that put them more in touch with nature since so much of their lives are spent in a digital world,” said Pat Watson, vice president of merchandising at Hooker Furniture.

This dining table with metal base is part of an assortment of live edge tables being introduced at the Spring High Point Market. Photo: Hooker Furniture.

The company is introducing adining table, console tableand coffee table crafted of solid wood and featuring rustic, live-edge construction. This means that the edge of the wood furniture looks like the cross-section of the trunk of a tree in nature, showing the natural pattern of the tree and all the imperfections and knots.

Live edge tables and wood décor reveal the pattern of the cross section of a tree trunk as it appears in nature. Photo: Hooker Furniture.

“Live edge is actually a more environmentally responsible way to cut the wood,” Watson added.

Another rustic touch: The metal joints where the wood on the live edge dining table connects to the metal base retains the weld marks for a handmade look.

The live edge console table offers the contrast of a rustic solid wood top and a polished chrome base. Photo: Hooker Furniture.

Another way furniture designers are embracing natural looks is with the use of organic wood species like Acacia, an exotic and beautiful wood known for its rustic charm, tactile hand, knots and color variations in serene organic hues of gray, rose and natural.

One of the most popular collections at Hooker Furniture, theCorsica Collection, is crafted in Acacia wood. The collection is defined by a wire-brushed, artisan finish with a reclaimed character. Both the natural and dark espresso finishes are on the exotic Acacia wood.

The light natural and dark espresso finishes of the Corsica Collection have a reclaimed character and are on organic Acacia wood, as seen on this 54-inch round table and chairs. Photo: Hooker Furniture.

The artisan finish of the Corsica Collection has a tactile hand, knots and color variations in serene organic hues of gray, rose and natural. Photo: Hooker Furniture.

At the Spring High Point Market, Hooker is introducing a petite martini table in the new St. Armand Collection crafted of Acacia wood with a metal base.

The tabletop of the St. Armand Martini Table is crafted of Acacia wood. Photo: Hooker Furniture.

What do you think of embracing nature through furniture such as live edge tables or furniture made of rustic, organic woods?

Is this something you would like to have in your home? Let us know in the comments.